Oath of Betrayal (The Broken Bonds: Slavic Fantasy #1)

‘ H rae! What is taking them so long ? They should be here by now.’

The impatience in my voice echoed through the empty library, mocking the calm I’d hoped to gain in the quiet chamber. The snarl I aimed at the mocking sound left me feeling childish. Orm had been gone for three long days, and despite trying to complete my research on the conduit mage, I’d spent the entire time pacing the library like a caged beast.

The squadron, with its precious cargo, had been due back hours ago, and the feeling of dread I’d had since luncheon refused to give me a moment’s peace.

A sudden surge of magic so powerful it made the sky turn crimson left me gaping. The silver marks responded, burning themselves deeper into my body. The moment I could breathe again, I rushed to the overfull shelves, dragging tome after dusty tome down, desperately seeking some insight into the phenomenon.